Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Commercial Director (Rail) to join their Major Projects team in Vancouver, BC / Toronto, ON locations. Salary $225,000-275,000.
Commercial Director (Rail) Overview Reporting to the Vice President, Project Controls, the Commercial Director is responsible for the overall commercial management of a major Project or group of Projects. The Commercial Director (Rail) manages the commercial and project control functions of the project including procurement, subcontract administration, main contract administration, change and claims management, cost control and schedule.
Essential functions and responsibilities include:
Manage Commercial and Project Control matters of major projects including Change Management, Procurement, Prime Contract management, Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Scheduling and Risk management
Develop and enforce commercial/project controls policies, processes and procedures
Advise on commercial strategy for successful project execution
Provide commercial and contractual advice and reports to Executives and Project Managers
Lead all claims and change management with respect to clients and subcontractors
Leadership, training and development of commercial/project controls staff
Input into bid phases including commercial review and risk analysis of contracts
Represent the company, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the company, in negotiations or other official functions
Commercial management of designers and the design process
Other duties and responsibilities include being part of the executive team on a major Design Build Project or within the Corporate head office (with regular travel) overseeing the Commercial aspects of multiple projects.




Knowledge and Skills of Commercial Director (Rail) include:
Holding a degree in Law or equivalent
5+ Quantity Surveying experience on construction projects
Several years’ experience as a claims consultant on major construction projects
Several years’ experience representing companies in adjudication, mediation and commercial negotiations
10+ experience working on rail, airport or major transportation projects
Able to command the respect of Executives and JV Partners on commercial matters
Several year’s claims management/dispute resolution experience on major projects of a complex nature, in the Transportation and Civil Engineering sector
Thorough knowledge of contract language, change management and legal requirements of contracts
Several years’ experience developing and implementing strategies for risk and opportunity management
Ability to liaise/co-ordinate internal and external legal counsel and experts
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Compensation and Perks include:
Health benefits, such as prescription drug, medical services, dental and vision, and emergency out-of-country coverage
Employee and family wellness tools, as offered through our Employee Assistance Program
Vacation and other paid and unpaid leaves of absence programs
Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and subsidies
Eligible for Short Term Incentives
Eligible for annual salary increases
Comprehensive relocation package covered by employer
Vehicle allowance plus gas card
Ideal Candidate Only exceptional overseas candidates will be considered for employer sponsorship. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.

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